US Bridges

Md 7 over Winters Run

Good

Harford County, Maryland · 0.33 M S of Edgewood Road · Structure no. 100000120011010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over Winters Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 7 over Winters Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2026. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 7
CrossesWinters Run
Location0.33 M S of Edgewood Road
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.44318, -76.31535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2009)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7 over Winters Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 7 over Winters Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 7 over Winters Run carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over Winters Run?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7 over Winters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.